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Joshua Foer

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2008

I'm the co-founder of the Atlas Obscura, along with Dylan Thuras. I'm also the author of Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything.

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Follow travelers to discover remarkable places through their journeys.

My Location Interests

Boston

My Travel Badges

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West Virginia Visitor

As part of the West Virginia Destination Challenge, this badge celebrates the beginning of your journey through West Virginia's remarkable places. Every place you mark brings you closer to discovering more of what makes the Mountain State unique.

Next Badge: West Virginia Adventurer You're just getting started. Mark 10 West Virginia places as Been There or Want to Go to unlock the Adventurer badge.
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West Virginia Adventurer

As part of the West Virginia Destination Challenge, this badge celebrates your deeper exploration of West Virginia's remarkable places. Your journey has taken you beyond the highlights to uncover even more of what makes the Mountain State extraordinary.
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Ford's Route 66 Exploration Challenge

You explored one of America's most iconic highways by marking at least three remarkable places along historic Route 66.
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Ford's Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge

You expanded your map during the Ford Mark Your Map State Exploration Challenge and reached the milestone required to unlock this limited edition badge.
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25 States Visited

You've visited 25 U.S. states and are halfway to exploring all 50. Every state has its own hidden wonders, and you're well on your way to discovering them.

Next Badge: 50 States Visited Visit all 50 states to earn the highest state exploration badge.
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First Contribution

This badge celebrates your first contribution to the Atlas Obscura community and the role you play in helping others discover wonder.

Next Badge: 25 Contributions Make 25 total contributions to earn your next badge.
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25 Contributions

This badge celebrates your first 25 contributions to the Atlas Obscura community and the role you play in helping others discover wonder.

Next Badge: 100 Contributions Make 100 total contributions to earn your next badge.
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100 Contributions

This badge celebrates your first 100 contributions to the Atlas Obscura community and the lasting impact you've made by helping others discover wonder.

Next Badge: 500 Contributions Make 500 total contributions to earn your next badge.

Countries Joshua Foer Has Visited

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Argentina

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Bahamas

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Bolivia

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Brazil

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Canada

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China

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Colombia

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Czechia

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France

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Germany

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Greece

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Iceland

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Israel

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Italy

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Mexico

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Netherlands

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Norway

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Palestine

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Peru

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Republic of the Congo

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Spain

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Switzerland

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Tanzania

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